Description: Jinxed by Amy McCulloch The Golden Compass meets the digital age! When a coding star enters an elite technology academy, she discovers a world of competition, intrigue, and family secrets--plus a robotic companion that isnt what it seems. Lacey Chu is a girl who codes. She has always dreamed of working as an engineer for MONCHA, the biggest tech firm in the world and the company behind the baku--a customizable pet with all the capabilities of a smartphone. But when Lacey is rejected by the elite academy that promises that future, shes crushed. One night, Lacey comes across the broken form of a highly advanced baku. After she repairs it, the cat-shaped baku she calls Jinx opens its eyes and somehow gets her into her dream school. But Jinx is different than any other baku shes ever seen...He seems real. As Lacey settles into life at school, competing with the best students in a battle of the bakus that tests her abilities, she learns that Jinx is part of a dangerous secret. Can Lacey hold on to Jinx and her dreams for the future? Jinxed is the perfect... middle grade book for girls who are passionate about coding summer reading chapter book for kids 9-12 science fiction book for kids 9-12 engineer academy book robot book for kids With a sharp eye toward the rising awareness of device addiction and a keen sense of wonder, McCullochs tale is a feast for the imagination that celebrates women in STEM fields.-- Publishers Weekly , STARRED review I raced through this book...a little bit Golden Compass and all adventure.--Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Amy McCulloch was born in the UK, raised in Canada, and currently lives in London. She is the author of the Jinxed duology as well as The Oathbreakers Shadow duology and The Potion Diaries series. She loves traveling the world, researching extraordinary settings and intriguing stories for future books. Find her online at amymcculloch.net Details ISBN1728216370 Author Amy McCulloch Audience Age 8-12 Publisher Sourcebooks Series Jinxed Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1728216370 ISBN-13 9781728216379 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-12-01 Series Number 1 Audience Children/Juvenile Pages 352 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130694358;
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